What’s Your Word for This?

rogersgeorge on September 24th, 2021

First two panels. Comparing something to a number can be tricky, especially when the number implies some sort of direction. If something is under water, would you say “over three feet down”? That’s why I recommend that you don’t use “over” with numbers, even though it’s permitted.

Frazz Comic Strip for April 04, 2013 — Frazz for April 4, 2013, in gocomics.com

My choice (for the comic) is to say “younger than.”

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